Category Archives: Local News
3rd offense OWI arrest in Iowa County
A man was arrested for third offense OWI following a rollover in ridgeway Township. Friday evening the Iowa County Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a one vehicle rollover crash on H...
Dec 15, 2025
Two Iowa National Guard members killed in Syria
UPDATE: Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff to honor two soldiers killed in Syria. 29-year-old Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard of Marshalltown, Iowa, and 25-yea...
Dec 15, 2025
Platteville Schools cancelled Monday following swatting incident
UPDATE: There will be a visible law enforcement presence at Platteville schools on Tuesday following a bomb threat made on a social media app. According to a press release from the Platteville School ...
Dec 15, 2025 GotCredit / CC
Joel Brennan joins race for governor
Joel Brennan, a former top official in Gov. Tony Evers' administration, announced Thursday that he is running to succeed the two-term Democrat, joining a crowded primary field for the 2026 election. B...
Dec 12, 2025
Two local dairy processors receive grants for improvements
Two Southwest Wisconsin Dairy Processors are recipients of a Dairy Business Builder Grant from the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance. Moundview Dairy of Platteville and Uplands Cheese of Dodgeville w...
Dec 12, 2025 GotCredit / CC
Van Orden issues statement on recently passed defense bill
The House voted to pass a sweeping defense policy bill Wednesday that authorizes $900 billion in military programs, including a pay raise for troops and an overhaul of how the Department of Defense bu...
Dec 11, 2025
Yoder's Khristmas for Kids raises over $41,000 for Grant County Holiday Project
Last weekend, Yoder's held their annual Khristmas for Kids. The event included a silent auction, a live auction, and a raffle. The event raised $41,670, which goes to the Grant County Holiday Project....
Dec 11, 2025
Fuel spill at Dubuque Airport draws emergency response
Emergency responders responded to the Dubuque Airport for a fuel spill. On Wednesday, Dubuque Fire Department units responded to the Dubuque Regional Airport for a reported fuel spill within the tank ...
Dec 11, 2025
Semi driver transported following crash in Iowa County
Wednesday morning the Iowa County Communications Center received a report of a semi-truck accident near Highway 151 and County Road YD in Mineral Point Township. Emergency personnel from the Mineral P...
Dec 11, 2025
City of Dubuque seeks feedback on Parks and Recreation comprehensive plan
The City of Dubuque Parks and Recreation Department is seeking community feedback on a draft of the Y(O)ur Story Dubuque Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan. Residents are encouraged to review the...
Dec 11, 2025
